Zack Harvey Memorial Scholarship Winner
By Contributor
The Zack Harvey Memorial Scholarship has been used to help local high school graduates advance their education since its implementation in 2016. This year, the scholarship is particularly profound as it was awarded to Ayden Harvey, the younger brother of Zack. Both were students at the Whole School.
In his application, Ayden said that his older brother died when Ayden was seven years old. During that time, Ayden was attending the Whole School and felt safe and included in that environment. He also said that he felt free to express himself at the school. He went on to attend the Whole School for eight years where he says he developed a strong sense of self.
In his application Ayden goes on to describe how the Whole School fostered his love of the outdoors through their Friday program. In the Outdoor Leadership Program (OLP) students spend every Friday outdoors at various locations, learning about the environment, developing personal strengths and skills, practicing stewardship, and applying collective decision making.
Ayden goes on to say that the Circle of Courage, a program based on Indigenous teachings and principles, first helped him find his place in the school and then further supported him when he made his way into the world.
Ayden is a 2021 graduate from Mount Sentinel Secondary School, where he excelled in his courses. Ayden plans on taking time off from school this fall, but will return to his studies where he’s interested in exploring a variety of fields.
The Whole School offers the Zach Harvey Memorial Scholarship to students who have attended the Whole School. It can be applied to traditional or alternative post-secondary training.
The Whole School congratulates Ayden on his win and wishes him the best going forward.
For more information about the Whole School or to make a donation to the scholarship please contact The Whole School at (250) 226 – 7737 or wholeschool@gmail.com.
Photo Caption: The younger brother of Zack Harvey, Ayden Harvey, is the 2021 winner of the Memorial Scholarship. — Submitted
